Good morning, once again.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 127 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person. They have the option of using Zoom as well.
Before we begin, I would like to remind members of the new guidelines surrounding the earpieces, which are not hooked up as we begin the meetings. Be sure to keep the earpiece away from the microphone. When you're not using the earpiece, be sure to place it down on the sticker pad—it's usually to your right, but it could be to your left—on the tabletop.
Please keep in mind the following preventative measures in place to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee is meeting to consider the 2024 reports 5 to 7 of the Auditor General of Canada.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses today.
From the Office of the Auditor General, we have Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada; Andrew Hayes, deputy auditor general; Sami Hannoush, principal; Mathieu Lequain, principal; and Nicholas Swales, principal.
Ms. Hogan, you'll begin with an opening statement of up to five minutes. You have the floor.